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Title: Shortening upper Gyro cables...
Post by: ED209 on November 11, 2012, 10:03 PM
... is it possible?
Title: Re: Shortening upper Gyro cables...
Post by: midschooljon on November 11, 2012, 10:10 PM
Yes there are a few ways. Knarps are the best way to do it, but then again, gyro cables are so cheap now days you may as well just buy one that is the correct length.
Title: Re: Shortening upper Gyro cables...
Post by: gary4130 on November 11, 2012, 10:15 PM
loads of ways ed,you can either get oddy knarps +cut the bottom off the cables off to get your correct length
or get a g sport nipple clamp  (or similar) +cut the top of cable down
done both with no probs -can get pics of mine if needed mate  ;)
Title: Re: Shortening upper Gyro cables...
Post by: ED209 on November 12, 2012, 08:56 AM
yes please Gary ... need some pics!

The gyro cables I've got are white Jon and pretty hard to come by... other wise I would have!

Will post a pic of mine... theres just too much cable for me to be happy  ::)
Title: Re: Shortening upper Gyro cables...
Post by: Dannywhac on November 12, 2012, 09:01 AM
Ere are Ed - there's some clickable piccies here fella:

http://www.vintagebmx.com/community/index.php's=&showtopic=27005615&view=findpost&p=481646

The G-Plops are a great idea - look slightly less messy than knarps at the gyro business end  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Shortening upper Gyro cables...
Post by: ED209 on November 12, 2012, 09:22 AM
G-Sport Nipple Clamps for me  :bondage: :bondage: :bondage:
Title: Re: Shortening upper Gyro cables...
Post by: ED209 on November 12, 2012, 09:25 AM
Which to buy! so much choice  ^"^

These look the part  :)

(http://www.hityourgspot.com/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/Fetish_Fantasy_S_4d498c0ad97ba.jpg)
Title: Re: Shortening upper Gyro cables...
Post by: ED209 on November 12, 2012, 09:27 AM
Trying to find the G-Sport ones ... one one has them

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/g-sport/nipple-clamp-ec011954

 :(

Might ask ben to ask george if he has any  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Shortening upper Gyro cables...
Post by: Dannywhac on November 12, 2012, 09:33 AM
I'll pop into Hardcore Hobbies tomorrow Ed and have an ask for you  :daumenhoch:

S&M make them as well:

http://www.annsummers.com/p/s-m-feathered-nipple-clamps/03bocuas1136006
Title: Re: Shortening upper Gyro cables...
Post by: ED209 on November 12, 2012, 09:33 AM
I'll pop into Hardcore Hobbies tomorrow Ed and have an ask for you  :daumenhoch:

S&M make them as well:

http://www.annsummers.com/p/s-m-feathered-nipple-clamps/03bocuas1136006

 ;D
Title: Re: Shortening upper Gyro cables...
Post by: not johndub71 on November 12, 2012, 09:35 AM
http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/product/11466/Odyssey_Evo_2_Brake

These knarps are good. I have this brake and use these on the rear cable. Be nice if you can get them separate.
Title: Re: Shortening upper Gyro cables...
Post by: Dannywhac on November 12, 2012, 09:36 AM
Just found them here Ed:

http://www.tractionkitesuk.com/g-sport-nipple-clamp-p-633.html

Although they sell kites  :D
Title: Re: Shortening upper Gyro cables...
Post by: midschooljon on November 12, 2012, 09:57 AM
The gyro cables I've got are white Jon and pretty hard to come by... other wise I would have!

 :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Shortening upper Gyro cables...
Post by: not johndub71 on November 12, 2012, 10:33 AM
Wish I could lengthen this..

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8486/8178346911_49b2aab2ae.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johndub71/8178346911/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johndub71/8178346911/) by johndub71 (http://www.flickr.com/people/johndub71/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Shortening upper Gyro cables...
Post by: ED209 on November 12, 2012, 01:07 PM
Thanks gentlemeeeen  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Shortening upper Gyro cables...
Post by: skidmark on November 17, 2012, 08:04 AM
Another option Ed would be a Primo Pervert or Static cable divider and start from scratch  ;)
Title: Re: Shortening upper Gyro cables...
Post by: ED209 on November 17, 2012, 08:11 AM
Another option Ed would be a Primo Pervert or Static cable divider and start from scratch  ;)

the nipple clamp sorted it Sen  :)
Title: Re: Shortening upper Gyro cables...
Post by: midschooljon on November 24, 2012, 11:13 AM
Hey Ed
Seems Im in need of one of those clamps as well. Where did you finally manage to get one from? Tried searching online but found nothing.  :-[
Title: Re: Shortening upper Gyro cables...
Post by: Dannywhac on November 24, 2012, 11:18 AM
Hey Ed
Seems Im in need of one of those clamps as well. Where did you finally manage to get one from? Tried searching online but found nothing.  :-[

Think Ed might have got it from that link I posted - if I get a chance, today I'll pop to HH or Billys on Tuesday and see if they've got any in fella.
Title: Re: Shortening upper Gyro cables...
Post by: midschooljon on November 24, 2012, 01:25 PM
Hey Ed
Seems Im in need of one of those clamps as well. Where did you finally manage to get one from? Tried searching online but found nothing.  :-[

Think Ed might have got it from that link I posted - if I get a chance, today I'll pop to HH or Billys on Tuesday and see if they've got any in fella.

I just checked the link and it seems he got the last one. If you could see if your locals have that would be amazing.  :daumenhoch:
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